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Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021
- an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE)
- to rank all major higher educational institutions in India
- Indicators Used- innovation, start-up and entrepreneurship development among students and faculties.
- Based on parameters such as patent filing and granted, number of registered students and faculty start-ups, fund generation by incubated start-ups, specialised infrastructure created by institutions to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, etc.
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021
- an initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE)
- to rank all major higher educational institutions in India
- Indicators Used- innovation, start-up and entrepreneurship development among students and faculties.
- Based on parameters such as patent filing and granted, number of registered students and faculty start-ups, fund generation by incubated start-ups, specialised infrastructure created by institutions to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, etc.
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Bio-CNG
- purified form of biogas with over 95% pure methane gas.
-It is similar to natural gas in its composition (97% methane) and energy potential.
- produced from agricultural and food-waste.
- environment-friendly alternative to diesel.
- can be used to power automobiles with the same efficiency as fossil fuel CNG.
- It has a high calorific value and can be used in blast furnaces
- It can be converted into electricity.
Bio-CNG
- purified form of biogas with over 95% pure methane gas.
-It is similar to natural gas in its composition (97% methane) and energy potential.
- produced from agricultural and food-waste.
- environment-friendly alternative to diesel.
- can be used to power automobiles with the same efficiency as fossil fuel CNG.
- It has a high calorific value and can be used in blast furnaces
- It can be converted into electricity.
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EWS quota
- 103rd CAA 2019 amended the Articles 15(6) and 16(6) to provide 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in admission to educational institutions and government jobs.
Criteria for determining EWS reservation
- Persons who are not covered under the reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs
- Family’s gross annual income must be below Rs 8 lakh
- People who own less than 5 acres of agricultural land
- People who have a house but less than 1000 square feet in a town.
- Residential plot of less than 100 sq yards in notified municipalities
- Residential plot of less than 200 sq yards in areas other than the notified municipalities
EWS quota
- 103rd CAA 2019 amended the Articles 15(6) and 16(6) to provide 10% reservation to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in admission to educational institutions and government jobs.
Criteria for determining EWS reservation
- Persons who are not covered under the reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs
- Family’s gross annual income must be below Rs 8 lakh
- People who own less than 5 acres of agricultural land
- People who have a house but less than 1000 square feet in a town.
- Residential plot of less than 100 sq yards in notified municipalities
- Residential plot of less than 200 sq yards in areas other than the notified municipalities
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Hornbill festival
- to revive, protect, sustain and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions.
- Held Annually - during 1 – 10 December
- organized by State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments and also supported by Union Government.
- Established on 1st December 1963 and was inaugurated by the then President Dr. S Radhakrishnan
Hornbill festival
- to revive, protect, sustain and promote the richness of the Naga heritage and traditions.
- Held Annually - during 1 – 10 December
- organized by State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments and also supported by Union Government.
- Established on 1st December 1963 and was inaugurated by the then President Dr. S Radhakrishnan